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  • $1,641,400

    261 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478

    3beds
    1,456sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1927
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $1,641,400 Zestimate®
    $1,127/sqft
    $3,971 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,641,400

    $1.44M - $1.87M

    $3,971/mo

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    What's special

    NO CONTINGENCY OFFERS ARE DUE BY 4 PM ON 9/2/2020! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Attention Builders, Developers, and or Buyers looking for a "Gut Rehab" or tear-down to build your Dream Home! This 7 Room 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Colonial is sited on a level 7,711 sq. ft. lot with a large private backyard. Ideally located on a desirable and quiet tree lined street in the sought after Common St. neighborhood with easy access to Belmont Center, Cushing Square, Waverley Square, Cambridge & Downtown. Existing home has a walk up unfinished attic and is located in the Single Family SR-C zoning district. Buyers to use their own due diligence. House is not habitable in current state and does not qualify for normal mortgage financing. Home being sold in "AS IS" condition. Sale subject to conservator obtaining license to sell.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood), Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: BELMM25P000136S

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1927

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Belmont

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area
    • Construction: Frame
    • Energy Features: Storm Windows
    • Exterior: Shingles, Wood
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Hot Water: Tankless
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Electric Feature: Fuses, 60 Amps/Less
    • Terms Feature: Seller W/Participate
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Oil, Steam
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Garage Parking: Detached
    • Insulation Feature: Unknown
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Half
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Level
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Foundation: Other (see Remarks)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/23/2020Sold$750,000-6.1%$515/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/18/2020Listed for sale$799,000$549/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72711483 Report a problem
    5/1/2020Listing removed$799,000$549/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72554497 Report a problem
    4/8/2020Listed for sale$799,000$549/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72554497 Report a problem
    2/11/2020Pending sale$799,000$549/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72554497 Report a problem
    7/16/2019Listed for sale$799,000$549/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72539976 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,532 +44%$1,627,000 +33.5%
    2024$12,873 +22.8%$1,219,000 +30.7%
    2023$10,487 +6.2%$933,000 +9.3%
    2022$9,872 -10.4%$854,000 -10.6%
    2021$11,021 -1.4%$955,000 -6%
    2020$11,176 -4.8%$1,016,000 +1%
    2019$11,740 +14.5%$1,006,000 +19.2%
    2018$10,255 +2.5%$844,000 +7.1%
    2017$10,000 +1.3%$788,000 +0.3%
    2016$9,872 +8.7%$786,000 +11.6%
    2015$9,082 +15.4%$704,000 +20.8%
    2014$7,871 +1.3%$583,000
    2013$7,771 +9.6%$583,000 +9.8%
    2012$7,089 +2.2%$531,000 +1.3%
    2011$6,938 +6.2%$524,000 -2.4%
    2010$6,530 +1.7%$537,000 -0.6%
    2009$6,421 +4%$540,000 -1.5%
    2008$6,176 -6.7%$548,000 -14.6%
    2007$6,619 +0.8%$642,000 +1.7%
    2006$6,569 +4.2%$631,000 +6.9%
    2005$6,307 +1.3%$590,000 +1.5%
    2004$6,223 +9.3%$581,000 +10%
    2003$5,692 +9.4%$528,000 +13.5%
    2002$5,203 +13.4%$465,000 +20.2%
    2001$4,590 +15.4%$387,000 +33.9%
    1999$3,977 $289,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02478

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: Chenery
    • High: Belmont High

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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